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  • Connect with fellow Hungarians in Austria

  • Get information in our Austria guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Austria

  • Fernando Achutegui

    InterNations events and forums have provided me with an extensive network of business and personal contacts in Vienna.

InterNations – The Place for Hungarians Living in Austria

Want to connect with the expat community of Hungarians in Austria? Looking for Hungarian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Hungarian expats to go on an excursion to the Neusiedler See, in the rural Burgenland district with?

InterNations Austria offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Austria or are still in Hungary planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Hungarian expats in Austria is going very strong, with members having roots all across Hungary - from Eger, over Debrecen to Budapest.

Hungarian Expats Living in Austria: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Austria, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Austria. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Austria?
As an expat in Austria, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Austria currently are:

  • Germans
  • Americans
  • Romanians
  • British

Which cities are most popular among expats in Austria?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Austria:

  • **Vienna
  • **Salzburg
  • **Innsbruck

How much rent do expats pay in Austria?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 814 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.396 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Austria.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Austria.

Average rent in Vienna

  • Single expats: 1.005 USD
  • Expat families: 1.912 USD

Average rent in Salzburg

  • Single expats: 1.090 USD
  • Expat families: 1.590 USD

Average rent in Innsbruck

  • Single expats: 905 USD
  • Expat families: 1.580 USD

How safe is Austria?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Austria as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low.

They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low.

And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Austria for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Austria as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Austria (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Meet other Hungarians at our events in Austria

Attend our monthly events and activities for Hungarians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Mar 19, 2024, 5:30 PM
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Dear Backgammon friends, Let´s meet again and have some matches, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere we are used to :) As usual, delicious Greek dishes to round up the cozy atmosphere and good feeling o
Mar 19, 2024, 6:30 PM
13 attendees
Chers Francophiles, Bonne fin d'hiver à toutes et à tous ! Voulez-vous nous retrouver au Café Midi pour notre rencontre francophone ? Venez si vous voulez dîner ou prendre un verre en français ... ou
Novruz in Azerbajan or Nauruz in Persia or Navruz in Uzbekistan is celebrated on the first day of spring as the symbol of winter's leaving and spring's coming. Let’s celebrate a “Happy Novruz Party ”
Mar 22, 2024, 7:30 PM
42 attendees
Spring has sprung, the daffodils are out and Mad March is here! Are you game? We heard your feedback that you like Fridays, so join us for a drink or two at our March official event at Glöckl Bräu (t

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Tips and Advice on Austria from Your Fellow Hungarian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Austria goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Hungarians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Austrian mentality and way of life. Hungarians in Austria are a part of our community, calling cities such as Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Hungarians in Vienna, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Hungarian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Austrian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Hungary.
  • On the Austria Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get goulash in Vienna, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Austria has information on the nearest Hungarian embassy and many other institutions.

From the Neusiedler See, in the rural Burgenland district to the Bohemian Forest, you can meet supportive and friendly Hungarian expats in Austria on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Hungarians in Austria

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Austria. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Austrian Apfelstrudel, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Vienna’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Austria? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the Alps and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Hungary and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Üdvözöljük from our Hungarians living in Austria!

  • Fernando Achutegui

    InterNations events and forums have provided me with an extensive network of business and personal contacts in Vienna.

  • Jayanti Malhotra

    The group of InterNations expats in Vienna is so open and friendly that it was very easy to make friends.

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